IN THE SPOTLIGHT

A NEW INTERNET PROGRAM HOSTED BY A RETIRED POLICE OFFICER/DEPUTY SHERIFF, AUTHOR AND A FORMER HAMBURG CITY COUNCIL MEMBER;

WHO TALKS, IN DEPTH; ABOUT A VARIETY OF TOPICS OF PARTICULAR INTEREST TO CITY OF HAMBURG AND CARVER COUNTY RESIDENTS, BECAUSE THAT'S WHERE PRETTY MUCH WHAT I'LL BE TAKING ABOUT, TOOK, AND IS TAKING PLACE.

I'LL ALSO BE TALKING MORE ABOUT

THE 'COVER-UP' OF MISCONDUCT & CORRUPTION THAT I'VE UNCOVERED

AND EXPOSED, INVOLVING PUBLIC OFFICIALS IN A 'SMALL TOWN' OF

ONLY 572 RESIDENTS, LOCATED IN MINNESOTA'S WEALTHIEST COUNTY;

WHO HAVE NO ACCOUNTABILITY, WASTE PRECIOUS TAXPAYER DOLLARS WITH OUT OF CONTROL SPENDING AND REFUSE TO PROVIDE PUBLIC INFORMATION, WHICH THEREBY PREVENTS CITY RESIDENTS

FROM KNOWING WHAT IS TAKING

PLACE, AND HOW THEIR TAXPAYER

DOLLARS ARE BEING SPENT.

PUBLIC OFFICIALS HELD TO

A HIGHER PUBLIC STANDARD

Public officials are held to higher standards of conduct due to their public trust and the responsibilities they bear. This includes adherence to ethical principles, respect for the Constitution, and integrity in their actions.

Merit System Principles emphasize that all federal employees must maintain high standards of conduct to earn public trust.

* Ethical Standards are crucial, as public officials are expected to uphold the Constitution and laws, promoting the public interest above personal gain.

* Moral Accountability is emphasized, particularly for public figures, to ensure they reflect positively on their actions and decisions.

* These principles collectively ensure that public officials operate with integrity and respect for the public trust they hold.

WHY PUBLIC OFFICIALS

MUST BE TRUSTWORTHY

Public officials must be trustworthy in government because they are entrusted with the power to make decisions that affect the lives of citizens. TRUSTWORTHINESS IS ESSENTIAL for ensuring that these officials act in the best interest of the public, uphold the rule of law, and maintain the integrity of government institutions.

Trustworthy officials are seen as credible and accountable, which fosters public confidence and cooperation with government policies and practices. This trust is foundational to effective governance, influencing citizen engagement, policy compliance, and the legitimacy of democratic institutions.

WHY GOVERNMENT

'TRANSPARENCY'

IS IMPORTANT

Government transparency is foundational to a democratic society. It ensures that citizens have access to information about government operations, decision-making processes, and the use of public funds. This openness allows citizens to understand how their government functions and encourages active participation in civic life, such as voting and public discussions.

Government transparency serves as a powerful mechanism for holding government officials accountable for their actions. When government processes are visible, it becomes more challenging for corruption and misuse of power to occur unnoticed. Public access to government records, budgets, and decision-making allows for scrutiny, making it difficult for officials to engage in fraudulent practices.

EMINENT DOMAIN

Keep Your

EYES

On How

HAMBURG

CITY OFFICIALS

Deal With This Issue !!

Eminent domain is the government's power to take private property for public use, provided that the owner receives just compensation. This power is derived from the Fifth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution, which states that private property cannot be taken for public use without just compensation.

The process typically involves several steps: identification of the property needed for public use, NOTIFICATION OF PROPERTY OWNERS, valuation of the property, negotiation, and, if unsuccessful, condemnation proceedings. Eminent domain is commonly used for infrastructure projects, public utilities, and other public benefits, but it is subject to legal protections to ensure that property owners are fairly compensated.

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